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Cheap flights from Canada to Shanghai, China from C$ 486

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — SHA
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Canada to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 December 2025.

Wed 24/1212:10 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop23h 05mHainan Airlines
Wed 7/19:00 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop29h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,202
Mon 29/1211:20 p.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop23h 55mChina Southern
Thu 1/14:50 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop19h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 12/12C$ 1,254
Wed 24/127:55 a.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/16:55 a.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,323
Sun 14/1210:10 p.m.YVR - PVG
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/124:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,376
Thu 25/1211:10 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop24h 15mSichuan Airlines
Thu 15/14:40 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop19h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,381
Mon 29/1212:20 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 1/14:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop18h 25mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 1,393
Tue 30/1212:20 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 1/14:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop18h 25mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 1,432
Mon 29/126:30 a.m.YYZ - PVG
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/18:55 p.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops30h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,443
Sun 28/1212:20 a.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop19h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Thu 1/14:50 p.m.PVG - YVR
1 stop18h 25mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 1,473
Thu 25/1211:10 p.m.YVR - PVG
1 stop24h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/19:15 p.m.PVG - YVR
2 stops39h 40mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,488
Sat 27/123:25 p.m.YYZ - PVG
Nonstop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/28:55 a.m.PVG - YYZ
2 stops21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 1,493
Sat 13/1212:20 a.m.YVR - SHA
1 stop24h 30mHong Kong Airlines
Tue 16/126:10 p.m.SHA - YVR
1 stop17h 05mHong Kong Airlines
Deal found 12/12C$ 1,517

Find flight deals from Canada to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 15 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 883

One-way from

C$ 486

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 2,284
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 5/1-19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Canada to Shanghai
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14/1
  • 14/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Canada to Shanghai
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Canada to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canada to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Canada

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/1

12:20 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 27/1

6:10 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 05m

C$ 942

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

12:20 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

6:10 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 05m

C$ 945

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/3

1:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

8:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 993

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

1:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

8:50 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 993

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

1:00 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop28h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/4

8:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 993

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/1

12:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/2

10:55 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop19h 30m

C$ 994

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

1:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/3

6:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

C$ 1,019

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

1:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

6:25 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 50m

C$ 1,019

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

12:40 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 26/1

7:10 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop26h 30m

C$ 1,023

VancouverShanghai

YVR - SHA

YVRSHA

Vancouver Intl

Thu 22/1

12:20 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop24h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/2

6:10 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 05m

C$ 1,023

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Best time to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Canada with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canada to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Shanghai (average of C$ 198). Flying from Canada to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,044). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Canada to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

When flying from Canada to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Canada to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Canada to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Canada to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Canada to Shanghai delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Canada and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Canada to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canada to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 15 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines from Canada to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,527 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canada to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Canada to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, and China Southern fly from Canada to Shanghai in about 24h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. Canada and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9032 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Canada to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is XiamenAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 442. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hainan Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Canada to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Canada to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from Canada to Shanghai is Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Canada to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Canada to Shanghai? While on average our users pay C$ 2,858, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 584. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around C$ 797.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canada to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canada to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Shanghai (average of C$ 198). Flying from Canada to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,044). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Canada to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Canada to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 774AverageC$ 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 800AverageC$ 1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 815AverageC$ 1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 851AverageC$ 1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 854AverageC$ 1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 908AverageC$ 1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 961AverageC$ 1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 999AverageC$ 1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 1,033AverageC$ 1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapestC$ 1,051AverageC$ 1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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